The Return of the Nana
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"The Return of the Nana" is the 48th episode of the FOX
television series, The O.C.
. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz
and was directed by Ian Toynton
. It originally aired on May 5, 2005.
gets a call from his mother, Sophie, who is getting married. Sandy and the boys are headed to Miami to visit her.
Trey
receives a visit from Jess, who offers him a bottle of Don Julio as a "thank you" for not selling her out to the police at his birthday party. The two of them then sleep together.
Seth
visits Summer
to apologize for subjecting her to the Silverlake hipster
party that Reed organized for him and Zach. Summer tells Seth she could use a "time-out", and objects to his going to Miami, convinced that he'll get drunk and humiliate himself at spring break.
Kirsten
arrives at the Newport Group ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. However, Carter announces that he's been offered a job in New York.
Marissa
stops by Trey's apartment to offer her job hunting services. They make a plan for the following day. When Trey reenters his apartment, Jess, who is busy snorting cocaine
, makes it clear that Marissa is way out of his league.
Over lunch, Sophie tells Sandy to book flights now because the wedding's in June. Sophie explains that at her age, there's no point wasting time. Besides, she wants to move before the summer storms hit. Sandy's thrilled to hear that Sophie is finally moving into the condo he bought her in Sarasota
, but suspects that her fiancé, Bobby, is only marrying Sophie for her money.
Seth takes a victory lap after winning a game of shuffleboard
and is about to head down to the club house for lunch when a very attractive young blonde - Mary Sue - challenges him to a game. Mary Sue beats Seth and before they start the next game, Seth suggests they make it interesting. If she wins, Seth has to partner up with her in a dance contest for Music Video Nation's big Spring Break special. When they get to the contest, Seth finds out that the games include licking whipped cream off of a girl he just met, and fears that Summer will see him. The situation worsens when he runs into Mary Sue's boyfriend and his muscle-bound Bible
study friends — who followed her all the way from Bob Jones University
to stop her from being "corrupted".
Sandy joins Sophie and Bobby for dinner. When Sophie excuses herself to go to the restroom, Sandy explains to Bobby that he has problems trusting people after having been a public defender for many years, and indirectly threatens to use his media connections to destroy Bobby's life should Bobby ever hurt Sophie.
Marissa stops by Trey's to celebrate his getting a job at The Bait Shop. They have a few too many margaritas and Marissa suggests they go outside and get some air. Trey sneaks a quick line of cocaine before joining Marissa outside.
Sandy and Sophie are waiting for Bobby to show up for a poolside meal when Sophie receives a phone call from Bobby, who says he is being hit with a malpractice
suit and is heading out of town until it blows over. Sophie reveals that she knew deep down what was really going on, and wanted Sandy to meet Bobby to confirm her suspicions.
With his parents away in Aspen
, Zach offers to cook dinner for Summer to get her mind off of Seth. Unfortunately Zach leaves the TV on during dinner and when he goes to the kitchen for seconds, Summer sees Seth licking whipped cream off Mary Sue. She suddenly grabs Zach and gives him a long passionate kiss.
After dinner, Kirsten confesses to Carter that she's a terrible cook and had the entire meal catered, and they both admit that they both contemplated an affair with the other. Carter confesses that he almost didn't take the job in New York because he didn't want to leave her. They have their first, and apparently last, kiss, and she wishes him well with his new job. After Carter leaves, Kirsten trades in her wine for vodka.
Down on the beach, Trey tells Marissa he's grateful for everything she's done for him. He tells Marissa that when he's with her, he feels like he can do anything. Marissa thinks it's time to head back, but Trey grabs her and tries to kiss her, causing her to drop her purse, containing her cell phone. She struggles to get away but he won't let go. He pushes her onto the ground and lies on top of her, pinning her down. Marissa tries to call for help, but can't because she is crying too hard. She can't reach her mobile to call for help. Finally, Marissa grabs a piece of driftwood and cracks him on the head, and runs away.
Seth, covered in whipped cream courtesy of Mary Sue's boyfriend, walks down the streets of Miami with Ryan
. Ryan decides to call Marissa but gets no answer since her phone and purse are on the beach where she left them.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
television series, The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz
Josh Schwartz
-Film school at USC:In 1995, Schwartz realized his boyhood dream of attending film school to study screen and television writing at the University of Southern California...
and was directed by Ian Toynton
Ian Toynton
Ian Toynton is a British television director, producer and editor.His most notable work has been on The O.C., on which he served as director, supervising producer and co-executive producer for a number of episodes. He has both directed and produced episodes of the series Bones, The Pretender,...
. It originally aired on May 5, 2005.
Guest starring
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Cassidy Michael Cassidy (actor) Michael Cassidy is an American film and television actor. He attended La Salle High School in Milwaukie, Oregon and graduated from the Two-Year Conservatory program at The New Actors Workshop in New York City in 2003.... |
Zach Stevens Zach Stevens Zach Stevens is a fictional character in the second season of The O.C., portrayed by Michael Cassidy.-Conception:Creator Josh Schwartz described Zach as someone "who's sort of the WASP Seth, a.k.a. the anti-Cohen, and a formidable potential opponent for Seth"-Season 2:Zach joined Seth's fledgling... |
| Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green is an American actor best known for his roles in Dark Blue, The O.C., 24, and Traveler.-Early life:... |
Trey Atwood Trey Atwood Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward... |
| Johnny Messner | Lance Baldwin |
| Bill Campbell Billy Campbell William Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries... |
Carter Buckley |
| Nikki Griffin Nikki Griffin Jeanne Nicole "Nikki" Griffin is an American actress.-Life and career:Though Jeanne Nicole Griffin was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, formative years of her childhood were spent living in Germany... |
Jess Sathers |
| Linda Lavin Linda Lavin Linda Lavin is an American singer and actress. She is best known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her Broadway performances.After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s... |
Sophie Cohen Sophie Cohen (The O.C.) Sophie Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., played by Linda Lavin.-Background:Sophie has three children, Sandy Cohen, and a younger son and daughter who are unknown. She also has three known grandchildren Ryan Atwood , Seth Cohen and Sophie Rose Cohen... |
| Jaime King Jaime King Jaime King is an American actress and model. In her modeling career and early film roles, she used the names Jamie King and James King, which was a childhood nickname given to King by her parents, because her agency already represented another Jaime — the older, then more famous model Jaime... |
Mary Sue |
| T.I. T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... |
himself |
Plot
SandySandy Cohen
Sanford "Sandy" Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX series The O.C., portrayed by Peter Gallagher.Sandy, a lawyer, raconteur, and son of Sophie Cohen, is married to Kirsten Cohen. Their eldest child, Seth, is something of a social misfit. Sandy's father left his mother when he was young and...
gets a call from his mother, Sophie, who is getting married. Sandy and the boys are headed to Miami to visit her.
Trey
Trey Atwood
Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward...
receives a visit from Jess, who offers him a bottle of Don Julio as a "thank you" for not selling her out to the police at his birthday party. The two of them then sleep together.
Seth
Seth Cohen
Seth Ezekiel Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Adam Brody. Seth was one of the "core four" characters on The O.C. alongside Ryan Atwood, Marissa Cooper, and Summer Roberts.-Background:...
visits Summer
Summer Roberts
Summer Roberts is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Rachel Bilson.-Background:Summer Roberts grew up in Newport Beach, California, with her wealthy father, Dr. Neil Roberts...
to apologize for subjecting her to the Silverlake hipster
Hipster (contemporary subculture)
Hipsters are a subculture of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with musical interests mainly in alternative rock that appeared in the 1990s...
party that Reed organized for him and Zach. Summer tells Seth she could use a "time-out", and objects to his going to Miami, convinced that he'll get drunk and humiliate himself at spring break.
Kirsten
Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Kelly Rowan. Kirsten is the wife of Sandy Cohen, mother to Seth Cohen, and the adoptive mother of Ryan Atwood...
arrives at the Newport Group ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. However, Carter announces that he's been offered a job in New York.
Marissa
Marissa Cooper
Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on The O.C. until her death in the season three finale, "The Graduates."...
stops by Trey's apartment to offer her job hunting services. They make a plan for the following day. When Trey reenters his apartment, Jess, who is busy snorting cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
, makes it clear that Marissa is way out of his league.
Over lunch, Sophie tells Sandy to book flights now because the wedding's in June. Sophie explains that at her age, there's no point wasting time. Besides, she wants to move before the summer storms hit. Sandy's thrilled to hear that Sophie is finally moving into the condo he bought her in Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota is a city located in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. state of Florida. It is south of the Tampa Bay Area and north of Fort Myers...
, but suspects that her fiancé, Bobby, is only marrying Sophie for her money.
Seth takes a victory lap after winning a game of shuffleboard
Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard, more precisely deck shuffleboard, and also known as shuffle-board, shovelboard, shovel-board and shove-board [archaic], is a game in which players use broom-shaped paddles to push weighted pucks, sending them gliding down a narrow and elongated court, with the purpose of...
and is about to head down to the club house for lunch when a very attractive young blonde - Mary Sue - challenges him to a game. Mary Sue beats Seth and before they start the next game, Seth suggests they make it interesting. If she wins, Seth has to partner up with her in a dance contest for Music Video Nation's big Spring Break special. When they get to the contest, Seth finds out that the games include licking whipped cream off of a girl he just met, and fears that Summer will see him. The situation worsens when he runs into Mary Sue's boyfriend and his muscle-bound Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
study friends — who followed her all the way from Bob Jones University
Bob Jones University
Bob Jones University is a private, for-profit, non-denominational Protestant university in Greenville, South Carolina.The university was founded in 1927 by Bob Jones, Sr. , an evangelist and contemporary of Billy Sunday...
to stop her from being "corrupted".
Sandy joins Sophie and Bobby for dinner. When Sophie excuses herself to go to the restroom, Sandy explains to Bobby that he has problems trusting people after having been a public defender for many years, and indirectly threatens to use his media connections to destroy Bobby's life should Bobby ever hurt Sophie.
Marissa stops by Trey's to celebrate his getting a job at The Bait Shop. They have a few too many margaritas and Marissa suggests they go outside and get some air. Trey sneaks a quick line of cocaine before joining Marissa outside.
Sandy and Sophie are waiting for Bobby to show up for a poolside meal when Sophie receives a phone call from Bobby, who says he is being hit with a malpractice
Malpractice
In law, malpractice is a type of negligence in, which the professional under a duty to act, fails to follow generally accepted professional standards, and that breach of duty is the proximate cause of injury to a plaintiff who suffers harm...
suit and is heading out of town until it blows over. Sophie reveals that she knew deep down what was really going on, and wanted Sandy to meet Bobby to confirm her suspicions.
With his parents away in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
The City of Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 5,804 in 2005...
, Zach offers to cook dinner for Summer to get her mind off of Seth. Unfortunately Zach leaves the TV on during dinner and when he goes to the kitchen for seconds, Summer sees Seth licking whipped cream off Mary Sue. She suddenly grabs Zach and gives him a long passionate kiss.
After dinner, Kirsten confesses to Carter that she's a terrible cook and had the entire meal catered, and they both admit that they both contemplated an affair with the other. Carter confesses that he almost didn't take the job in New York because he didn't want to leave her. They have their first, and apparently last, kiss, and she wishes him well with his new job. After Carter leaves, Kirsten trades in her wine for vodka.
Down on the beach, Trey tells Marissa he's grateful for everything she's done for him. He tells Marissa that when he's with her, he feels like he can do anything. Marissa thinks it's time to head back, but Trey grabs her and tries to kiss her, causing her to drop her purse, containing her cell phone. She struggles to get away but he won't let go. He pushes her onto the ground and lies on top of her, pinning her down. Marissa tries to call for help, but can't because she is crying too hard. She can't reach her mobile to call for help. Finally, Marissa grabs a piece of driftwood and cracks him on the head, and runs away.
Seth, covered in whipped cream courtesy of Mary Sue's boyfriend, walks down the streets of Miami with Ryan
Ryan Atwood
Ryan Francis Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Benjamin McKenzie. A troubled teenager from Chino, California, he is considered the protagonist of the show, beginning as an outcast and is brought to a lifestyle of luxury by the Cohen family and is...
. Ryan decides to call Marissa but gets no answer since her phone and purse are on the beach where she left them.
Trivia
- Although they are credited, Melinda ClarkeMelinda ClarkeMelinda Patrice Clarke is an American actress who has primarily worked in television. Clarke is best known for playing Faith Taylor on the daytime drama Days of our Lives, the manipulative and cunning Julie Cooper-Nichol on The O.C., and the professional dominatrix Lady Heather on CSI...
(Julie CooperJulie CooperJulie Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Melinda Clarke.-Background:...
) and Alan DaleAlan DaleAlan Hugh Dale is a New Zealand actor. As a child, Dale developed a love of theatre and also became a rugby player. After retiring from the sport he took on a number of professions to support his family, before deciding to become a professional actor at the age of 27. With work limited in New...
(Caleb NicholCaleb NicholCaleb Nichol is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Alan Dale during the show's first and second seasons...
) do not appear in this episode. - The title of this episode refers to Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the JediStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the JediStar Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand and written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan. It is the third film released in the Star Wars saga, and the sixth in terms of the series' internal chronology...
. - This would be the last appearance of Carter Buckley (Bill Campbell).
- This would be the last appearance of Sophie Cohen (Linda LavinLinda LavinLinda Lavin is an American singer and actress. She is best known for playing the title character in the sitcom Alice and for her Broadway performances.After acting as a child, Lavin joined the Compass Players in the late 1950s...
) on the show. However, according to the commentary on the fourth season DVD, the "Nana" is still alive and the Cohens' new baby girl is named after her on the series finale. - The storyline apparently was to feature Kirsten committing adultery with Carter, but the writers scrapped it at the last minute.
- The episode reached 6.8 million viewers in the US Nielsen Ratings.
Music
- "Eye Of The TigerEye of the Tiger"Eye of the Tiger" is a single by American rock band Survivor, from their third album Eye of the Tiger. It was released as a single on May 29, 1982, the same year as the album. It was written at the request of actor Sylvester Stallone, who was unable to get permission for Queen's "Another One Bites...
" by SurvivorSurvivor (band)Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its AOR sound, which garnered many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", the theme... - "Shadowland" by Youth GroupYouth GroupYouth Group are a rock band based in Newtown, Sydney, Australia signed to Ivy League Records.- Biography :Youth Group formed in Sydney in the late 1990s. They have released four albums in Australia, with the three most recent albums also gaining releases worldwide...
- "MiamiMiami (Will Smith song)"Miami" is a 1998 single from Will Smith's debut solo album Big Willie Style. It samples The Whispers' 1980 hit "And the Beat Goes On". The song charted at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the UK charts. It won an MTV VMA Best Male Video award. The video features an early...
" by Will SmithWill SmithWillard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood... - "I Turn My Camera On" by SpoonSpoon (band)Spoon is an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas. The band is composed of Britt Daniel ; Jim Eno ; Rob Pope and Eric Harvey .-History:...
- "Step Aside" by EfterklangEfterklangEfterklang is an indie rock group from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in December 2000. To date, the band has released three studio albums and are currently signed to the 4AD label, as well as their own record label Rumraket.-History:...
- "Adios" by Alan PaulAlan PaulAlan Paul is a Grammy Award- winning singer and composer, best known as one of the founding members of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. He played Teen Angel and Johnny Casino in the original Broadway cast of Grease where he introduced the songs "Beauty School Dropout" and "Born to Hand Jive"...
- "Kids With Guns" by GorillazGorillazGorillaz is an English musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. This project consists of Gorillaz music itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters...
(featuring Neneh CherryNeneh CherryNeneh Mariann Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster...
) - "Bring 'Em OutBring 'Em Out (song)"Bring Em Out" is the first single from T.I.'s third album Urban Legend. He used a vocal sample from Jay-Z's "What More Can I Say" from The Black Album to create the hook. "Bring Em Out" became T.I.'s first top 10 single, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was produced by Swizz Beatz...
" by T.I.T.I.Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records.... - "Get Down" by Cham Pain
- "Questa o Quella" by RigolettoRigolettoRigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. It was first performed at La Fenice in Venice on March 11, 1851...
- "Night Groove" by Marc Durst Trio
- "Love Underground" by Robbers on High StreetRobbers on High StreetRobbers on High Street are an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York.-History:Robbers on High Street began performing publicly during the summer of 2002, but the band's roots stretch back much further. Ben Trokan and Steve "Sparky" Mercado have been friends since their preteen years growing up...
- "Na Na Na Na Naa" by Kaiser ChiefsKaiser ChiefsKaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....